Chapter 225


    Chapter 75: Theo


    ‘Get them,’ Imanded as Kieran took off.


    Kai and Briggs were right behind us as we darted through the trees. The mind-link was still open and I


    saw Jimmy leap into action. His wolf taking Malcolm to the ground in a matter of seconds. Kieran burst


    into the clearing minutester, growling as he advanced on the traitor. Hawkins was yelling at us as


    Briggs grabbed hold of him. He hadn’t shifted whereas the torn seams of Malcolm’s shirt indicated he


    had tried to.


    I shifted back into my human form, forcing Kieran back. Jimmy shifted too, yanking Malcolm up by his


    hair to kneel on the ground, holding him firmly in ce as three more of my men joined us.


    “I’d like to say I’m surprised to find you here, Malcolm,” I said menacingly, “but I’m not really. I’d also


    like to say I’m not pleased about what will happen next” – I knelt down to look him in the eye- “but I’m


    not.” I stood and turned away. “Take him to the precinct.”


    “Alpha Theo,” Hawkins pled, “wait, it’s not what you think. I was trying to get the evidence we ta…”


    “I know exactly what you were doing, Hawkins,” I spat. “What part of house arrest didn’t you


    understand?” I got in his face. “Malcolm was right. You’re a fool if you ever believed I would betray my


    mate. You may think you have some kind of da mning evidence against her, but I promise you, you’re


    wrong.” I looked to Briggs. “Take him to the precinct. Arrest him for treason.”


    “But Alpha… wait… I…”


    Briggs and Jimmy handed their captives off to the other warriors. I watched as they were dragged


    away, Hawkins yelling the whole way. I worked to suppress my anger. It had taken a lot not to execute


    them where they stood.


    But Malcolm wasn’t my pack member.


    ‘Mina, tell me you got that recorded.’


    ‘I think we did,’ she replied. ‘It’s still a new process, but it looks like we got it.


    “This is going to require a little diplomacy,” Briggs said. “Charles isn’t just going to sit by about this. It


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    matter


    “The Waar P ak will be scrambling now. I have a feeling this will force them to take action on whatever


    they had nned,” I said. “I think we can use this to our advantage.”


    The three of us shifted back into our wolves and made for the packhouse. I needed to get dressed and


    get Harden and Kingston. I


    would need them on my side for this. We stopped


    side for this. We stopped at one of the sheds at the back of the packhouse and grabbed some clothes.


    I was relieved to see Alpha Harden and Alpha Cooper waiting in the lobby.


    “We heard everything,” Harden said as we joined them. He touched the back of his neck. “I will say,


    these little devices you’ve made are quite impressive. When this is over, I think we should talk some


    business.”


    The corner of my mouth twitched. “When this is over, I’d be happy to.”


    “I sent Randy back out into the field,” Cooper said. “Once word reaches Charles about his nephew, the


    Waar P ak lines ofmunication will be busy. I’m confident we’ll learn something


    useful.”


    I nodded. “Good. I had them brought to the precinct for questioning. I don’t want either of them


    anywhere near the cer. Besides, there’s no way of keeping this a secret.”


    Out of the corner of my eye, I saw A, Maggie, and Mina enter the lobby.


    “We’ll head over there now,” Harden replied. “You’ll need the witnesses.”


    “Thank you,” I said. “I’ll be there shortly. I need to speak with my Luna for a moment.”


    They all moved to leave, but I caught Alpha Harden’s arm before he left.


    “There’s something else I need from you,” I said once we were alone. “I need some advice… from an


    experienced Alpha. And with my dad gone, I was hoping you could help.”


    “It would be an honor,” Harden replied kindly.


    “I don’t want my time as the pack Alpha to begin with an execution,” I said quietly. “But I don’t see any


    way of avoiding it.”


    Harden ced a hand on my shoulder. “Unfortunately, you may be right, son. But this will ensure your


    pack’s safety going forward. Any Alpha that hasn’t already chosen a side will think twice when the time


    comes.”


    “I know,” I said. “I understand what this will do for my reputation. The message it will send to our


    enemies. And even to my pack, but…” — I nced at A, talking quietly with her cousin – “something


    doesn’t sit right starting our leadership with violence.”


    “Violence was brought upon you, Theo,” Harden insisted. “Whatever actions you take now were not


    forced upon you. Show mercy where you can, but the best thing you can do, is start your rule with a


    victory.”


    I nodded. Harden squeezed my shoulder before heading out of the packhouse. I went to A and


    pulled her into my arms.


    “This will end soon,” I told her. “I promise.”


    “Mina was able to get the recording we needed,” she replied. “I’m going to reach out to a few of the


    Luna’s I met at the Gathering. If this conspiracy is going toe out in the light, it’s time I built my own


    army. I’ll be personally inviting them to join their mates to the meetings.”


    I smiled. “Brilliant as always.


    “Also, I’d like to speak with Hawkins,” she requested. “I think it’s time he heard my side of whatever


    stories he’s been fed.”


    “Deal.”